More Relief Grants Issued from Local COVID-19 Fund as United Way and Community Foundation Continue to Lead Relief Work
Terre Haute – In each of the last four weeks, United Way of the Wabash Valley and the Wabash Valley
Community Foundation have continued to issue short-term emergency relief grants from the Wabash
Valley COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. In this latest round, seven grants were disbursed to local
organizations totaling more than $33,000. The funds will be used to not only assist service provider
organizations who are helping individuals and families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but also
support the infrastructure of important non-profits during the economic downturn.
Fourth Round recipients include:
- $5,000 for Brazil First United Methodist Church, Food Pantry – increase in need for food
- $5,000 for Camp Navigate – offset operational cost during closing
- $5,000 for Youth for Christ of the Wabash Valley – help cover operational cost while aiding in
food distribution - $3,900 for Friendship House – cover rent for residents who cannot afford due to current
employment status; cleaning and household supplies for residents - $5,000 for Clay County Humane Society – increase demand to care for animals
- $5,000 for Team of Mercy – increased mental health needs and volume of clients
- $5,000 for West Vigo Community Center – offset operational cost while they are prepping and serving meals to the community without income from sport/center related activity income
The fund has now issued more than $204,000 to 45 organizations in the last four weeks. In an effort to
maintain transparency with the public, information on donations and every grant awarded can be found
at www.uwwv.org/covid. Both organizations report that grants will continue to be awarded on a weekly
basis.
Earlier this week, United Way announced it has received a $1.1 million grant that will continue to
support this fund and these short-term grants, but will also allow for a second tier of larger targeted grants. The organization will be announcing more information on these opportunities within the next two weeks.
If community members are interested in donating to the fund, please visit uwwv.org/covid or
wvcf.org/covid. All money that is donated will remain in the Wabash Valley and can be designated to
county-specific use. No administrative fees will be charged, so 100% of the donations will flow into our
local communities in the form of future grant disbursements. Corporate partners and foundations
seeking to be partners in the fund can reach out to Danielle Isbell at disbell@uwwv.org or Beth Tevlin at
beth@wvcf.org.
Those organizations wanting to apply can request up to a maximum of $5,000 through a simple process
available at uwwv.org/covid. The application should be less than one page and should demonstrate
how the COVID-19 pandemic has created the financial need for which they are seeking this relief
funding. Applications should be emailed to covid19fund@uwwv.org upon completion.
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United Way of the Wabash Valley is an organization looking to go beyond temporary fixes to create
lasting change in our communities throughout our six-county region. By bringing together volunteers,
companies, and organizations focused on innovative solutions, we impact thousands of lives every year
right here in the Wabash Valley. Our new bold goal is to move 10,000 local families out of financial
struggles. For more information, please visit, www.uwwv.org.
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The Wabash Valley Community Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people
in the Wabash Valley. The Community Foundation enables people with philanthropic interests to easily
and effectively support the organizations and issues they care about – immediately or through their
estate plans. Donors may give to existing funds or establish a charitable fund at the Community
Foundation by contributing a variety of assets. For more information on the Community Foundation,
please contact 812.232.2234 or visit www.wvcf.org.
